Hue Imperial City Walking Tour 2.5 Hours
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $27 / person
- Location
- Hue, Vietnam
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 51 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Phong Nha Locals Travel & Transport
- Meeting point
- Our local guide will meet you at Lac Thien Restaurant at 06 Dinh Tien Hoang street, Hue city. We will keep in touch via Whatsapp at +84349825119.
Description
Explore the complex of Hue Imperial Citadel, Hue royal city, and forbidden city with beautiful monuments. Learn deeply about the Nguyen Dynasty via untold stories from our guide. Learn more about the Vietnam War. Understand deeply about Fengshui setting, and architecture of Hue Imperial City. Our local guide will give you interesting information about the royal life of 13 Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs. Understand the main differences between the Nguyen Dynasty compared with others in Vietnam and China. Learn more about the function of each part of the Citadel, single monuments in the complex. Understand the formation and the disintegration of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 13 times a day, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Nov 2
- Adult (ages 16–58)
- $27
Out at sunset: the 2:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:16 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
At 8:30 am or 14:00, our local tour guide will pick meet you at the meeting point and we start the Hue Imperial City walking tour 2.5 hours. Our tour guide will tell you the Fengshui setting of the Hue Imperial Citadel as well as why the Nguyen Dynasty chose Hue tobe the capital. We will explore Hue Citadel, Hue Royal city and Forbidden city complex with the highlights such as Nine Holy Cannons, Ngo Mon Gate, Hue Royal Family Temple, Royal Library, Royal lake, and royal theater. Our local tour guide will tell you a lot of ancient stories of the Royal life of the Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs. What you will get from this tour: The differences between the Nguyen Dynasty compared with others in Vietnam and China. The royal life of 13 Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs. The function of each part of the Citadel, single monuments in the complex. The formation and the disintegration of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. The Fengshui setting and architecture of Hue Imperial City.
What's included
Included
English speaking tour guide
1 bottled water for person
Not included
Personal expenses
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
51 reviews
How it compares in Hue
- Starting price $27 is 23% below the typical $35 for tours of similar length in Hue
- Price unchanged over the last 30 days
Excurgo comparison of 915 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Hue Imperial City Walking Tour 2.5 Hours take?
Hue Imperial City Walking Tour 2.5 Hours lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Hue Imperial City Walking Tour 2.5 Hours cost?
Prices start at $27 per person for this Hue experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Hue Imperial City Walking Tour 2.5 Hours run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
Can I cancel Hue Imperial City Walking Tour 2.5 Hours for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Our local guide will meet you at Lac Thien Restaurant at 06 Dinh Tien Hoang street, Hue city. We will keep in touch via Whatsapp at +84349825119. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Hue Imperial City Walking Tour 2.5 Hours offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Hue Imperial City Walking Tour 2.5 Hours worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 51 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Phong Nha Locals Travel & Transport.
Reviews(51)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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